This might sound crazy to some of you, but the Browns just acquired the best quarterback they have had in the past 20 years. On paper, Tyrod Taylor is the most established player the Browns will have under center since the team returned in 1999. It seems crazy, I know, but think about the 27 quarterbacks we have had to suffer through for all these years. It’s about time the team did something to stabilize the position.

Look, I get it. Giving up the 65th overall pick isn’t something to scoff at, but I’m actually on board with the move because this team absolutely has to start winning some games. The culture in Berea has become too accustomed to losing over the years. It’s not that the players want to lose games, but it becomes the norm, easier to accept after the losses pile up. Winning one game in the past two seasons has taken a toll on the players and most especially the fans.

I’ve been doing radio in this town covering the Browns since 2011, and I can tell you this will be the first season the Browns enter camp without a quarterback competition. I’m actually excited for the fall. Not because I think Taylor is going to take the Browns to the playoffs, but because I can see John Dorsey’s vision and what he’s trying to do with this team. By no means does the trade for Taylor preclude the Browns from drafting a quarterback in the first round. In fact, I believe the Browns will still take a quarterback No. 1 overall. The good news is that there will be no rush to play the young quarterback until he’s ready, which is the exact opposite of what we saw last year with DeShone Kizer.

I’m sure there are many of you who haven’t seen a whole lot of Taylor the past couple of seasons, so I wanted to break down a few plays to give you an idea of what this guy brings to the Browns. I went back and watched the Falcons tape from last season and snagged five plays to show you. This was a game in which Taylor did what Taylor does. He doesn’t put up huge numbers. In fact, in this particular game he was 12-20 for 182 yards and one touchdown. But that’s not the important stat. The Bills won this game 23-17, and Taylor made so many clutch plays throughout the game not only with his arm but with his feet. OK, are you ready? Let’s dive in!